Preserve
Chad continues to work to preserve the character, safety, and quality of life that make Collierville a quality place to call home. He focuses on respect our history and neighborhoods, and has a strong sense of community
Promote
Chad promotes bringing responsible economic growth to support local businesses, bring opportunities to families, and strengthen the town’s long-term future so that Collierville can grow without losing what makes it unique.
Protect
Chad believes that taxpayers should be protected through transparent leadership, careful budgeting, and accountable decision-making. Public safety, reliable infrastructure, and responsive town services must remain priorities.
Meet Chad
Chad Kelsey is a lifelong Collierville resident, community volunteer, and proven local leader who understands that preserving the town’s character while supporting thoughtful progress is essential. A graduate of Collierville High School, Chad has served his community through participation in Main Street Collierville, the Historic District Commission, Collierville Rotary, Magnolia Cemetery Association, and other local organizations.
Chad’s ongoing commitment to Collierville is rooted in listening to residents, respecting the town’s history, and making practical decisions that will protect Collierville’s legacy while driving it forward. Chad is running for Alderman to bring steady, transparent, and community-focused leadership to Town Hall.
Mission
Central to Chad Kelsey’s mission as alderman is activating currently vacant commercial spaces in Collierville. These vacant storefronts are missed opportunities for jobs, local services, tax revenue, and community connection.
By helping fill these spaces with businesses that meet residents’ needs, Chad will support economic growth, strengthen property values, and keep more local dollars circulating here at home.
Active storefronts also make neighborhoods safer, more welcoming, and more vibrant, while giving residents places to gather, shop, work, and access essential services close to home.
Utilizing buildings and infrastructure we already have also helps reduce sprawl, protect green space, and build a more walkable, efficient community.
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Media
For Immediate Release:
Chad Kelsey Announces Candidacy for Collierville
Conservative Chad Kelsey has announced his candidacy for Collierville Alderman, pledging to put public safety, infrastructure, schools, and Collierville’s family-centered values first as the town continues to grow.
Kelsey is running to ensure Collierville remains one of Tennessee’s safest and most desirable communities while maintaining the small-town character that residents love.
Kelsey brings a background in commercial real estate, with experience serving on numerous civic and non-profit groups such as current Chairman of Collierville’s Historic District Commission, 2010 Downtown Small Area Plan steering committee, the 2050 Comprehensive Plan steering committee (appointed positions by Mayor of Collierville), Current Main Street Collierville President, President Elect of Leadership Collierville, President Nominee for the Collierville Rotary Club and sponsor for many community groups such as YMCA, Shelby Literacy and the Collierville Contemporary Club. As well as serving on the Collierville High School Alumni Association, which awards scholarships to graduating seniors, and the Magnolia Cemetery Board, believed to be the second-oldest active cemetery in Shelby County.
“We must stay focused on what matters most – funding our priorities FIRST (police, fire, and EMS), investing in our schools and infrastructure, and protecting the values that make this community special, such as preserving and promoting our Town Square. I’m running to ensure our town grows the right way, not just the fast way.”
“My years on the Historic District Commission have shown that smart growth requires smart investment, and I will be an Alderman dedicated to being well-informed and committed to what makes Collierville the place we love,” Kelsey said.
Kelsey highlighted his commitment to preserving Collierville’s strong sense of community, family values, and small-town charm.
“Collierville is more than just a place to live; it is a community built on faith, family, and shared values,” Kelsey said.
Chad Kelsey is a 7 th-generation Collierville native who graduated from Collierville High School along with his wife, Christy. “Once a Dragon, always a Dragon.” Chad enjoys time with his nieces and nephews, even though they don’t think he’s cool.
Chad has been a member of Collierville United Methodist Church since 1985.
For more information about Chad Kelsey’s campaign, please visit http://ChadKelsey.com